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Soul - Keep On Keeping On

Episode 6 of 10

Performances from the kings and queens of soul, including Aretha Franklin, Billy Preston, Curtis Mayfield, Bill Withers, The Stylistics and Gil Scott-Heron.

Imported American soul was big news in the UK in the 1970s. Before the Brits developed their own brand of soul, American performers were here demonstrating how it was done and being appreciated by all and sundry. The series continues with classic performances from the kings and queens of soul, including Aretha Franklin, Billy Preston, The Tams, Curtis Mayfield, Bill Withers, The Stylistics, Gil Scott-Heron and The Jacksons.

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29 minutes

Last on

Sat 13 Dec 202501:30
BBC Four

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • Aretha Franklin

    Spirit In The Dark

  • Billy Preston

    All That I Got

  • The Tams

    Hey Girl Don't Bother Me

  • Curtis Mayfield

    Keep On Keeping On

  • The Stylistics

    You Make Me Feel Brand New

  • Gil Scott‐Heron

    Johannesburg

  • The Jacksons

    Show You The Way To Go

Credits

Executive ProducerMark Cooper
ProducerStephanie McWhinnie

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